Kentucky whitewater, Silver Creek Madison county, Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     3 miles   The scenic beauty of Madison County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're coming from Richmond it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Kentucky is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The Curtis RoadBridge     to Kentucky 876 Bridge section of Silver Creek in Kentucky is 3 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III(IV) section. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. There are some good hotels near the river, and if you make   reservations in advance you're all set. Briefly about the general area: Here at Silver Creek there are plenty of people from Richmond, and going to Fort Boonesborough State Park is a pleasant thing to do. At Silver Creek throughout the days of summer highs are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Silver Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Silver Creek a wet place. Most of the rain falls throughout May, and October on the other hand is the driest. Silver Creek, Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Silver Creek.   Whitewater Near Silver Creek: Silver Creek, Madison County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Curtis RoadBridge to Kentucky 876 Bridge) Silver Creek, Madison County, 2 miles away       Class II - 3.5 miles long (Kentucky 876 Bridge to end of Bogie Mill Road) Tates Creek, Madison County, 3 miles away       Class II+(III) - 5 miles long (Million Kentucky to 169 Bridge) Otter Creek, Madison County, 10 miles away       Class II(III) - 6 miles long (West Fork to Kentucky388 Bridge) Calloway Creek, Madison County, 10 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 4 miles long (Kentucky 1541 to Elm Fork Road) Otter Creek, Madison County, 11 miles away       Class -blank- - 2 miles long (East Fork to Kentucky 388 bridge) Boone Creek, Fayette/Clark County, 12 miles away       Class II(III) - 6.3 miles long (Kentucky 418 Bridge to Kentucky River) Hickman Creek, Jessamine County, 13 miles away       Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Brumfield Lane to 1268 Bridge) Galloway Creek, Madison County, 13 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Confluence of Smith Fork to Kentucky River)   Ski Areas Near Silver Creek: Perfect North, Indiana , 85 miles away, 400 foot drop, 10 lifts, 23 runs   Hotels Near Silver Creek: Hampton Inn Richmond, Richmond , 4 miles away Quality Inn Richmond, Richmond , 4 miles away Comfort Suites Richmond, Richmond , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites RICHMOND, Richmond , 4 miles away TownePlace Suites Richmond, Richmond , 4 miles away   Campgrounds Near Silver Creek: Clays Ferry Landing, Lexington, 9 miles away Oh Kentucky Campgrounds, Berea, 10 miles away Walnut Meadow Campgrounds, Berea, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Silver Creek: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 67 miles away Fort Boonesborough State Park, Kentucky , 13 miles away Daniel Boone National Forest, Kentucky , 32 miles away Old Fort Harrod State Park, Kentucky , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Silver Creek: Madison Country Club, Richmond , 8 miles away Gibson Bay Golf Course, Richmond , 9 miles away Bull Golf Club, Richmond , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Silver Creek Lake Reba, Madison , 9 miles away Lexington Reservoir Number 4, Fayette , 15 miles away Lake Linville, Rockcastle , 19 miles away